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Recent Discoveries at Pompeii (engraving)
1624190 Recent Discoveries at Pompeii (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Discoveries at Pompeii. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 January 1883.
J Schonberg); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23559008
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Aesculapius Apollo Bas Reliefs Basin Bracelets Cast Discoveries Dishes Earthenware Foot Gilt Lamp Plaster Pompeii Rings Shaped Silver Speculum Statuettes Wooden Carving Aedicula
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This print titled "Recent Discoveries at Pompeii" takes us back in time to the ancient city of Pompeii, frozen in a moment of archaeological wonder. The engraving, created by Johann Nepomuk Schonberg and published in The Illustrated London News on January 27,1883, showcases the remarkable findings unearthed from this Roman site. As we gaze upon the image, our eyes are immediately drawn to the intricately carved foot-shaped relief adorned with bracelets and rings. It is a testament to the craftsmanship of ancient artisans and their attention to detail. Nearby stands a plaster cast of a woman, her graceful form preserved for eternity. The table before us displays an array of exquisite artifacts: gilt dishes, lamps illuminating long-forgotten stories, delicate earthenware vessels holding secrets from centuries past. Marble statuettes grace the scene alongside silver temple sculptures dedicated to Apollo and Aesculapius. Every corner reveals another treasure; bas-reliefs depicting scenes from daily life adorn walls while wooden carvings add warmth and texture to this snapshot of history. Amongst it all proudly waves the Italian flag - a reminder that these discoveries belong not only to archaeologists but also to Italy's rich cultural heritage. This print captures both the excitement and reverence surrounding these recent discoveries at Pompeii. It invites us into an era long gone yet forever imprinted on our collective memory through artistry and preservation.
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